A 45-year-old man is dead from gunshot wounds sustained during a shooting in Mission on Monday (Aug. 28).

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called to Mission to investigate.

鈥淎t this time, investigators believe this incident to be related to the B.C. gang conflict,鈥� an IHIT news release reads.

At approximately 5 p.m., Mission RCMP received multiple reports of gunshots on the 37000 block of Laminman Avenue and Cedar Street.

A victim was found with injuries and transported to hospital via helicopter at Albert McMahon Elementary on Cherry Avenue. Scanner reports indicate that crews were doing CPR on the victim at the scene.

At approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 29), the man died from his injuries.

鈥淚HIT will continue to work with CFSEU-BC to share information as we work to determine a motive,鈥� IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact IHIT immediately.鈥�

Police say the shooting appears to have been targeted. Mounties say the identity of the victim is being withheld at this time pending notification of family.

A portion of Laminman Avenue was closed to traffic for several hours while police secured the scene.

Shortly after the shooting, Mission RCMP received another report of a minivan fire several blocks away near Richards Avenue and Doyle Street.

Reports indicate the fire transferred to bushes nearby. Police say the scene was also secured and it is being investigated.

IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the Mission RCMP, BC Coroners Service, the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS) and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unity of BC (CFSEU-BC).

Police do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public.

Those with information are asked to call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.